Lexus RX 450h 2016 comes to Spain. We have also had the privilege of being able to know first drive that has landed in our country. The flagship of the japanese brand looks in an eye-catching color Red Cerise that accentuates their sharp lines. It also comes equipped with the finish Executive, which the brand hope will be the most demanded among the clients.
The large SUV of the brand has now grown. Reaches the 4,89 meters long, which represents an increase of 12 cm compared to its predecessor. The reason is not other than make the difference with respect to the small SUV, the Lexus NX 300, which we already had the chance to try. In terms of width and height of the RX 450h remains virtually intact.
Aesthetically there has been a major renovation. Your image is now much more bold and stands out by its front. There we find the grill ‘in double-pointed arrow’, integrated with the optical front LED triple beam and with the headlights antinieblas. On the side will highlight their huge tires, which for the first time in this finish reach the 20-inch and the rear pillar floating, which gives the appearance of a coupe.
Showcase of technology and quality
If the exterior is eye-catching and dynamic, the interior is all a showcase technological surrounded by a great quality. The materials are one of the highlights and leather and aluminium complement each other to convey the luxury that finds the mark. There will be finishes that even to use the wood in the interior, in Luxury, guests can choose between Shimamoku, Walnut and Bamboo in addition to the new Laser Cut.
The command center is the great central display of 12.3 inches. From there you can control various parameters and it also allows us to see two menus simultaneously by splitting the screen. To handle all this paraphernalia that you have to use the Remote Touch, a kind of mouse with which we will move through the screens. At the beginning could be get used to your touch, but it is intuitive and we do it fast to him.
This unit adds the Head-Up Display that projects images on the windshield and a few seats with electric adjustment and memory that are also ventilated and heated. Leaving our smartphone in an area prepared, you will be able to charge your battery wirelessly. The sound system includes 12 speakers and higher versions you can assemble a team Mark Levinson 15 speakers. Also benefits from a rear door electric to make the access to your boot capacity of 540 litres.
safety is also an important aspect for the RX 450h and thus incorporates the Lexus Safety System +. Among other features with an adaptive cruise control, a system that turns on and off the high beam automatically, or a pre-collision system radar millimeter and camera that can stop the vehicle if necessary. Also, add a system of alert fatigue, recognition of traffic signs assistance and maintenance of the trajectory in the lane.
Mechanical hybrid of 313 horses
One of the biggest evolutions that you receive the Lexus RX 450h, is the section mechanic. On his arrival in Spain will be marketed only with this hybrid variant, the result of the combination of the motor 3.5 V6 petrol and two motors electric. One of these electric motors is located on the front axle and the other in the rear, thus achieving an all-wheel drive system. The combined power of this system is 313 horses, a considerable improvement over the 299 HP of the previous generation.
in Addition, the Lexus RX 450h 2016 can be proud of some figures of the consumption very good. Approvals a average consumption of between 5,2 and 5,5 liters according to versions. The finish is more simple, the ECO is exempt from the Registration Tax, while the rest pay 4.75%. Their benefits are also an interesting point, since they speed up 0-100 in 7,7 seconds.
Equipment Lexus RX 450h
The Lexus RX 450h 2016 will have several finishes to choose from, including ECO, Corporate (for businesses), Executive, Executive Techno, F Sport and Luxury. All the finishes are very complete and from the most basic already has practically everything you need in a car of the size of the Lexus RX 450h. There are No options, as Lexus works with the equipment closed.
ECO-Corporate
- adaptive cruise Control
- System precolisión
- Lights short-long automatic
- Wizard of involuntary change of lane
- Climate control bizona
- alloy Wheels 18″
- Alarm
- keyless entry and start
- parking Camera
- LED Headlights (triple beam in Corporate)
- System of recognition of traffic signs
Executive (add-to-ECHO)
- LED Headlights triple beam
- Upholstery leather
- front Seats heated and ventilated
- Seats and mirrors with memory
- alloy Wheels 20″
- Browser with a screen of 12.3″
- Tailgate electric
- sound system with 12 speakers
Executive Techno (adds Executive)
- panoramic Roof practicable
- Head-Up Display
- Detector angles dead
F Sport (adds Executive Techno)
- Elements of design F Sport interior and exterior
- leather Seats sports
- Suspension adaptive
- stabilizer Bars active
Luxury (adds Executive)
- leather Upholstery semi-aniline
- vision Cameras, 360 °
- wood Inserts
- road lighting adaptive
Price Lexus RX 450h for Spain
| Finish | Price |
|---|---|
| ECHO | 63.200 € |
| Corporate | 66.700 € |
| Executive | 75.700 € |
| Executive Techno | 79.900 € |
| F Sport | 90.300 € |
| Luxury | 91.700 € |
Although the first deliveries of the model in our country were intended for January or February of 2016, everything points to that this term has been shortened, and that the first units will reach their customers at the end of this month. The Lexus RX 450h 2016 is one of the biggest bets of the brand and it is expected that a large percentage of the sales to be done with this finish Executive.
Source – Lexus
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